Katrina, Stated it well!!! Tom Tancredo had the better record of the two, but Duncan Hunter trails only a little on the NumbersUSA report card of all the candidates regarding illegal immigration. This is their sole fight(illegals) and how it effects the American citizens. Take a look at his site Duncan HunterforPresident2008 and read his core values and look at" why you should vote for him". Don't be fooled by the polls and the "vote for the electable", the word is getting out in the media that Americans are not happy with the popular candidates and there may not be a concenses for any of them, even at the convention! It's going to be your vote!!!the "little guy" if you don't fall for the eliet bate. Go read, go vote for the real conservative if you truly believe in "We the People" I personally will not have these 4 or 5 men that they definately want! They know they can get their liberal plans through, first being no more borders(Mexico&Canada)amnesty, no matter what they say(remember a pres. veto can be over ridden!) Who will have the majority?,House & Senate,Liberal Supreme Court Justices disguised as Moderates, European law regarding eminate domain and on and on. This election may be the last time you can defend and preserve the Constitution

Donald, I feel for ya, man! You are experiencing what we will all be experiencing if we don't get the right person in the office of President – Duncan Hunter is the only one in the running who has shown that he truly knows what the threat of open borders is doing to our once free country and has acted upon it. We are losing it, people —– if we do not wake up and wake up soon —— Support Duncan Hunter for President. He needs all the support he can get and he is the right choice for a hurting America — a man of integrity and wisdom with a proven track record. I and my household support and will vote for Duncan Hunter.

If we'd all do our homework and look at all of the presidential candidates it would be clear that Duncan Hunter is the only one who has not waivered on the issues. Ask yourself… why isn't he getting the media coverage he deserves? Think long enough and you'll come up with the answers.

WAKE UP AMERICA!….this man is the best candidate in the field and gets no exposure because the media has decided who will get the votes based on familiar faces….and what's sad is that mainstream America voter falls for it!….try actually learning about the issues and the candidates stances instead of who makes the audience laugh on Letterman and Leno….the current candidates are all over the board saying what will please the crowd they are speaking to, but Duncan stays true to his word no matter who is listening….a true leader who should be sent to the White House….WAKE UP AMERICA….DUNCAN HUNTER 2008!!!!

The Republican Party has been moving to the left for years now. This is obvious by the candidates running under the Republican ticket. Most true conservative Republicans do not support President Bush or the liberals trying to win the Republican nomination. The only true conservative left running for the Presidential nomination from either party is Duncan Hunter. (Note: True conservative meaning that his positions on issues have always been conservative and not changed).

For those of you who have not heard of Hunter, do your homework. How can you be supporting one candidate without knowing who else is running against them or where they stand on the issues? I have looked at every candidate running for President, both Republican and Democrat, and can tell you the only true conservatives are Hunter and Tancredo (who has dropped out of the race).

For you Ron Paul supporters, yes he is conservative on some issues but not all. He is a true Libertarian on all issues and not a Republican.

I hope Hunter stays in the race for the long run. He has large support in other states, like my home state Texas where he won the straw poll. States with a large number of delegates.

This country needs a conservative leader like Duncan Hunter.

There you go, a perfect example of a Moderate Republican, Arnold Schwartznegger, given to us by Donald. How else would someone fit in with the Ted Kennedy clan? We've all but destroyed our Republican party with letting the moderates, like McCain, Julianna etc. controll OUR CONSERVATIVE party!!! Don't know if I spelled Arnold's lasy name correctly??, but you get my point I hope. I.m not working now ( a caregiver), but what few dollars I do have to spend I'm sending some Duncans way! It's not about how much, but if everyone who says they like him/supports him sends even $5. from every blog I've been reading he'll be in a good cash flow to get out the ad's and campaign. How about one less Latte from Star Bucks, which I believe supports the Democrats. It's time now for both information, action and DOLLARS! Let's make a BIG JOKE out of the media for a change, they think they've got this thing sewed up.

Oh my misguided children–excuse me–fellow Americans.

Duncan Hunter is the true conservative. His record speaks for itself. For you smucks that live in America, come on down and visit those of us that live in Northern Mexico/The Peoples Republic of California.

The war for the United States and our CULTURE, VALUES, and STANDARD OF LIVING is being fought here in San Diego along the border. You name it we see it-

**illegal aliens,
**unfair trade practices,
**hospitals closing because they can't pay their bills since the "migrant workers" use them as their clinics,
**the finest public education system in the country 25-years ago reduced to schools overrun with bi-language, bi-culture, lower graduation rates and higher drop-out rates every year,
**polluted oceans. THAT'S RIGHT, DO NOT GO IN THE WATER for at least 72 hours after a rain storm,
**child molestors on the loose,
**I challenge you to visit the Albertson's/Vons/Safeway in Calexico (Imperial County) on the day when food stamps are handed out–autos with Baja California plates loading up and headin' south ON YOUR DIME,
**heck Arnold (the tradecoat) declared a fiscal emergency this week because the state is short $14 billion on the annual budget,
**hard working, tax paying Americans called "RACISTS" whenever they attempt to bring up an issue to an elected official at the City, State, or Federal level…

and you smucks continue to spew your ideology!

WAKE UP AND FIGHT BACK!

Duncan Hunter is the only candidate willing to take on any issue.

WHY DO YOU THINK THE LAME-STREAM MEDIA CONTINUES TO SHUN HIM…the fix is in…but remember WE THE PEOPLE HAVE THE TRUE POWER!

We need to get off our duffs and take our Country back.

Stay in the race Duncan!

Why is this guy still in there splitting the conservative vote? I really wish he'd do the principled thing now: bow out and throw his support to Romney (the VIABLE conservative candidate in the race). As it is, the conservative voted remains splintered and we could end up nominating a LOSER like Mcaniac or Yuckabee…and in Nov the party base will stay home >:o

A man's man….that describes him exactly. He would get my vote….now we're hoping for Thompson/Hunter!

The press has been paid off by certain entitys in my opinion. Mr Hunter is by far the most qualified for this position and I dont understand why the media would place him as an underdog.

Scrue the media…

Randy Dinwiddie

Missouri

Duncan Hunter is our best choice for President. I agree with the guy who said that Duncan is the only true conservative candidate in the race. I refuse to let the liberal mainstream media dictate who I should be voting for.

Ditto's to all who have that same distaste for excluding Duncan Hunter from virtually all media exposure and now from the debates as well. Duncan Hunter is as close to a Reagan conservative as I have seen and Michael Reagan would know, more so than his brother Ronnie.
The first two debates I heard Hunter among the rest of the crowd, I was very impressed, especially since it was the first time ever seeing or hearing him. Then when I went to his website ( http://www.gohunter08.com/ ) and what I read and heard was very uplifting and sincerely motivating. The man is the real article and Honorable man in his marriage, military service as an Army Ranger in Vietnam, as a Congressman and even now as a candidate he is taking the high road, staying true and bending none of his principles to appease one group or another.
Duncan Hunter is a man's man, leadership every American can stand behind with faith and pride. His life has been lived in such an honorable way that he has nothing to apologize for. A life lived that is one that most people hoped to have led.

Your foolish to think Duncan Hunter will drop out when he is the only candidate that did something about the border problems!

All the other candidates I haven't heard ofwhat they have done and what I hear is what they're supposedly going to do.

He has Chuck Yeager's endorsement and has some clout to stand up to the media while they try to black him out it should make you rethink who is really controlling things.

I'm not letting Iowa or New Hampshire votes determine who's in in or out. Super Tuesday is where you need to determine those things. The math will turn because their are some voters that actually research who's who vice going on a emotional whim to be apart of a circus which the media tries to shovel at you anyways!

It's a shame that we've allowed the media to select the people we choose from. In spite of being a good man, I think Duncan Hunter is the best candidate we seen in a long time. It's too bad more people haven't looked past the media and supported someone who'd make a great president.

I am voting for Hunter..

Way to go Hunter… If you have not heard of him, maybe you should get off of your deadbeat hind end and start researching and thinking for yourself instead of waiting fot the big net works to feed you what they want you to know…

For the networks to deliberatley excude him should make you all a liitle nervous about the control the media has over your freedom to vote and to choose.

So if you have not heard of Duncan Hunter you are a spoon fed infant of the leftist movement in this country that wants to keep you uninformed and ignorant.

Think for yourselves people, don't let people dictate to you what they want. Educate yourselfs for a higher truth of freedom and diplomacy…

Gu hunter…

gohunter08.com

kw.

The only true conservative candidate in the race. That and the fact I refuse to let the liberal mainstream media dictate who I should be voting for. This race is still not over, many people are still craving a Follow the Law , honest, America is not the whipping post for the world candidate. A change still can occur, Duncan needs to get some louder vocal cords though. Go Man go!!!

Kaks, you just keep amazing me! Great intelligent comments, but alot of these would rather not be confused with the facts. Join NumbersUSA if you're against ILLEGAL immigration. Oh for some of the Californians…maybe they should give you back to the Mexicans like they're giving land to the Palestinians, compromise everything for peace and make the pacificts happy! I lived in the Central coast/wine country and the term "Fruits,Nuts and Flakes serves a great portion of the state!

Thanks Kaks you said it well!!! I also am ashamed of people like Rush and Glenn Beck with so much media power, knowing Hunter's a true Reagan conservative and the only one who fits a "true conservative" like Rush champions and not say hardly a word. You would think they would be shouting it from the roof tops. Makes you wonder??? I know Glenn has become a Mormon and Mormons support Mormons, but Rush? Don't forget the David and Goliath story, it's not about money or power, it's about who God allows for this hour. One for peace, one for chastisement, will definately get what we deserve!

What a scarey future…with comments like Brian's "if we knew him better we might see he's a good candidate", you would think an intelligent person would check the facts regarding ALL candidates in a presidential election! There isn't one front runner good for America, good for the LEFT, but not America! Let the Socialists and corporations tell you how to vote and get ready for the European Union you will soon belong to. Oh while you're checking facts why don't you check the Executive orders made by Carter, Bush senior, Clinton, GW Bush, you'll be surprised to know it's all about to be taken away anyway. With Marxist professors why should anyone be surprised how our younger generations think, and to think we paid for their brainwashing!

I never here anything on any news stations about Duncan Hunter. He recieves very little air time, why? I had to find him myself on the web. I did catch the first couple of debates that he WAS in and I agreed with everything he said. I could actually sense that he was speaking the truth, and put things into a reality check. I would appreciate a NEWS STATION to provide me and you with true, real, news! I don't care to be shocked or suprised with tabloids or media hype. The NEWS should have journalists not the poporatzi. My vote also goes to Duncan Hunter as my first choice, Fred Thompson my second! I believe that these two would be strong leaders for our country, especially in these times. As for the media, they get an F in my grade book! I hope that they plan on bringing that grade up!!!

I am a registered Republican and a Conservative. I have been saying all along that my vote is going to Duncan Hunter no matter how many times the liberal media tries to convince me otherwise. I've done my homework and believe his principles and values mirror my own. I think he'd make a great leader and the others pale in comparison.

I agree 100% with the comment made by ERIN. Stay in and WIN!!!

Stay in and win Duncan Hunter ! It's about time this country has a solid, good man to run it ! You have INTEGRITY, Mr. Hunter, among many other good qualities, and that's something this country DESPERATELY needs. The moral and social state of our country today sickens me to death, and I'm only 33 ! This country NEEDS DUNCAN HUNTER. I would be proud to call you President, and I can't say that I am proud of any others. You have the values that our FOUNDING FATHERS had, and that is of utmost importance. All my support, Erin

Duncan Hunter is the only person I would vote for at this stage in the game. Tancredo was the one person I thought could save this country. Hunter is the only other person I think can do the job well. Everyone else has already shown a past that is frightening.

Duncan Hunter is a solid man-gets things done-built the fence between California & Mexico. He is authentic-he maybe a little rough around the edges but he has military credentials and character and cares about keeping U.S. jobs and our military edge. Obama, Clinton, Edwards? Empty suits. McCain-a liberal as is Giuliani. Romney-a flip flopper. Huckabee-a Clinton/Bush clone. Duncan Hunter for president. Read his positions on the issues.

I didn't waste my vote in NH. I voted for whom I believe to be the best candidate. Duncan Hunter, I then wrote in Fred Thompson for VP…there was one candidate from Raymond,NH for VP or a write-in.

Duncan Hunter had the most conservative voting records. The sheeple who watch the 'news' from the broadcasts and CNN believe American Idol is important and they spend time trying to vote for a winner. Why not educate yourself, and once that is done adequately, discuss with intellect your views and why you support a candidate. Given the idiocy of the American public whose opiate is the television and youtube I'm not surprised that the most popular but least capable pols are getting their shot to be POTUS. Wise up.

I can't wait to vote for Duncan Hunter. He has so many good ideas and has done so much for this country. He is truly the best candidate on either side.

Hunter/Thompson 08

The media should be ashamed of their actions. No one should be excluded in the Presidential race. Americans should decide their choice, not the news outlets!

Duncan Hunter is one of the true Conservatives in the race!

Brian,

Don't be sorry about not knowing who he is. Check him out just like you would any other candidate. When you find who you like, then just get behind him and push him onward.

There's no shame in being ignorant! The shame is STAYING ignorant.

Hope we can get you on Duncan Hunter's team!

Susanna

Yeesss! I am so happy that Duncan Hunter has not given in to the drive-by media to fall out. The race has just begun and I can't imagine why anyone would think that Iowa and New Hampshire voters alone should determine who are the candidates for U.S. president. Hunter fits the bill for president with no qualifications necessary.

Go Hunter! We need you! Hang in there!

Please stay in. You are the kind of candidate we are looking for. You should need to get out in the press and become visible to all of us. We want to hear from you.

GO HUNTER!!!

It is unfortunate to think that the media is unduly influencing presidential campaigns. The voters should be the agents of influence not the media. Duncan Hunter is one of the most reliable and best conservative candidates for president, yet the media will not give him the time of day. I am still baffled why conservative leaders did not come out in support of Hunter early on. If they had, he would probably be the front runner.

Conservatives should vote their conscience, not who they think will win.

I'd like for you to be on the ticket as VP with Huckabee to help pass the Fair Tax..I like your views on Iraq and illegal immigrationas well..Huck could really use your support in California and show the rest of the party, that he really is a true conservative..

Why should Duncan leave the race? Until one of the other candidates garners enough delegates to put them over the top, then there's no good reason for any of the candidates to leave the race. If it comes down to a brokered convention, which is a real possibility, then you want to have as many delegates as you can muster in order to have a say in who becomes the nominee.

Duncan Hunter is a brave and honorable man who is not intimidated easily. I am proud to support him as the only candidate running who actually has a track record of doing what he promises. Check out his record and you will see that he truly is the best man for the job. Contrary to most of the politicians in public office who seem to sway with the breeze of trend, Duncan Hunter sees the big picture and will lead the country back to greatness restoring international respect for the United States in the process. Go Duncan Hunter!

Duncan Hunter's father was a WWII veteran. He passed away at the age of 90 a little over a year ago. Someone sent me an email of that hero's obit this morning. It is far too lengthy to post, but it says he became successful in construction after the war

This part of it will tell you what kind of stock Congressman Duncan Hunter comes from:

His patriotic senses, however, were troubled by the
direction of the nation, which he felt was acquiescing
to Communist aggression in Korea and China. Packing
the Hunters up, R.O. moved the family to Washington,
D.C. There, he walked into the headquarters of the
Republican Party and announced, "I'm Bob Hunter and
I'm going to give you a year of my life and we are
going to turn America around." The Party Director, Ab
Herman, asked R.O. to return next week. Later, he
confessed to Bob that he had "checked up on him." "In
Washington, nobody just walks in and volunteers to
serve the country without pay and with no angle," Mr.
Herman told Bob.

Bob Hunter, however, did just that. Working with Mr.
Herman and his friend, Congressman Pat Hillings of
California, Hunter put together a television studio
and hosted Republican members of Congress who wished
to make weekly T.V. reports for their districts.
Hunter's patriotic ethic of serving America beyond the
call of duty was displayed regularly for the ensuing
50 years, in which he served as a candidate for U.S.
Congress, Republican Central Committee Chairman, Local
Chairman for Ronald Reagan, Richard Nixon and Barry
Goldwater and as a volunteer and contributor for
dozens of campaigns. "When there was a Republican who
needed help, Dad would load us into the station wagon
and away we would go for precinct walking," said
daughter Bonnie.

Duncan is a true american.. He is a true Ike and could get the country back on track.

Duncan Hunter is a good man with good ideas, but in politics today it does not matter how great your ideas are, it's how much money you can raise.
Rep. Hunter has a son that has done 2 tours in Iraq and is going to be going back over for a 3rd. I believe that alone should put him in the spotlight. Unlike other politicians that say they support the war with only words, Rep. Hunter's son stood up and answered the call like his father did before earning the Bronze Star in Vietnam.
We need a family of heros leading this country not talkers.

American people should not elect a president just because that person is different. A person being just different does not bring a change. That itself constitutes recognition of differences due to colour, gender etc. etc. The appointment of current president was also done on the recognition that he could be related to common people. If we need that then we might as well ignore, qualifications, experience, and past records in the appointment of any government position. I do not think Obama has the experience or past achievements that Hillary possesses. If people think that it is high time that we appoint an African-American, then it is also the high time that we appoint a woman as the president. That should not be the deciding factor when you vote for a president.
Experienced people would know that howevermuch you tried, you can't please everybody, and you can't bring everyone together. Only a naive, inexperienced person would dream a utopia of that nature. An experienced person would say the things as it is, since that person knows the true difficulties that await ahead. But the problem is that the majority of people love to hear someone attempting to bring these impossiblities.
The president should be capable of many things. The most important one is the ability to sail forward against adversity. Only the experience, past achievements hone the ability of a person to tackle problems of a country. That president should be someone other countries can recognize as a powerful leader.
I believe that Hillary is the best in this regard. Obama is the best as the vice president so that he will get an opportunity to gain more experience. By not letting Hillary win this election, American people will do a huge mistake for the second time. By electing Obama as the choice of Democratic party, Republicans would have a higher chance of winning the presidency.

There were 3 reasons for shutting the candidates out of the debates:

1. Duncan Hunter is the liberal media's worst nightmare. Most of my colleagues are liberal, and they want their candidates to win, just like you want yours to win. If there is anyone close to being another Ronald Reagan, this is the guy, and my media friends would rather not take that risk in the general election, thank you! These other guys are seen as easy to beat.

2. Today's programming choices are based on what makes "good TV." Duncan Hunter has no controversial background to uncover. No dirt. No flip-flops. Consistently conservative voting record on all the issues. The other boys all have something to hide which makes them "interesting", i.e., Good TV.

It's quite simple, but it sure isn't good for America. Don't give up. Boycotts are effective, esp. boycotting the sponsors (and be sure to TELL the sponsor why).

Support the shows that are fair, and write complaint letters about the ones that aren't. Each letter you write counts for many thousands of viewers' opinions. And then quit watching them, so their ratings go down.

In the meantime, good luck to your candidates that got axed for the sake of Good TV over the welfare of our country.

Duncan Hunter, from what I've learned, is a true statesman in every sense of the word. Many Americans haven't recognized him yet, because they've never seen one before. If he stays in, I think they will.

Duncan,

C'mon, man — the point being what? Save your dignity and withdraw now. Thank everyone who supported you (shouldn't take long), say something positive about America's future, and exit with grace.

You people need some information about "this guy".

In the Texas Republican Straw Poll "this guy" creamed the crop. The results are as follows:

Final Straw Poll Results
Fort Worth, TX – September 1, 2007

41.1% Duncan Hunter (534 votes)
20.5% Fred Thompson (266 votes)
16.17% Ron Paul (217 votes)
6.4% Mike Huckabee (83 votes)
6% Rudy Giuliani (78 votes)
4.7% Mitt Romney (61 votes)
2.2% Ray McKinney (28 votes)
.77% John Cox (10 votes)
.62% John McCain (8 votes)
.46% Sam Brownback (6 votes)
.46% Tom Tancredo (6 votes)
.23% Hugh Cort (3 votes)

And, he is going to do some more "creaming" before the election is over.

When Hussien Obama, Clinton, McCain, Huckabee, or any other candidate owned by the Council on Foreign Relations is elected, the American people will have yet another excuse to complain.

The complaining will be the result of not educating themselves on the candidates, their records, what they have accomplished and what their voting records are. Loose several million more manufacturing jobs. Reduce our military another 25-30%. Amnesty for tens of millions of illegal aliens and the stress created for the middle class. A few more 'free trade" agreements will take us down several more notches. Vote for the above and it's a vote for the CFR.

There will be weeping, wailing and gnashing of teeth. The liberals will be praying for a conservative like Duncan Hunter. They will beg for a patriot American like Duncan Hunter.

If the American people can take their eyes off MSM, sports and other drivel, listen to Lou Dobbs, Glenn Beck and a few other journalistists with a degree of integrity, our children and grandchildren might have a chance of achieving the American dream.

Go Duncan. He's won the Texas straw poll, not to mention Arizona which is on the verge of becoming part of a third world country.

Hang in there Duncan. We need you and your sons.

So — that's what Duncan Hunter looks like. Who knew?

FOLKS LETS GET HUNTER IN THE RACE ! DONATE GOHUNTER
http://WWW.GOHUNTER08.COM
THE ONLY REPUBLICAN RUNNING !

Clearly, Ron Paul is a nut job.

Only a nut job would believe that We the People can be responsible for our own actions, that a sound fiscal policy is vital to the health of our economy, and that the government that governs least governs best.

Call me "Nut Job".

Duncan Hunter is the only true conservative running and that's facts.

Michael Reagan said he was the only candidate who even compared to his dad, Ronald Reagan.

Hunter believes "American workers are the most productive and innovative labor force in the world.

I am glad that Duncan Hunter is staying in the race. He is the best candidate out of all of them.

So, I say to you, as a Reagan Republican, I will vote for Duncan Hunter and work to put him in the White House 2008. Please take time to give Duncan Hunter another look, as I did. There is much work to be done. Time is short. Let’s begin – in earnest – and may God Bless our efforts.

PS:
I invite you to join the Duncan Hunter team for America at http://www.gohunter08.com/index.asp and help put him in the White House in 2008. I ask you to donate all you can for America and Freedom, donate to the candidacy of Duncan Hunter.

Respectfully,
Russell M. Scott

http://www.rms941.com/

Hunter wasn't included in the Fox NH debate because they wanted to exclude Ron Paul, and by also excluding Paul, it gave them some cover.

Their whole objective was to clear away Paul, the maverick, who make the rest of the bunch look like crackers.

I hope Hunter endorses Ron Paul if he exits

Stop generalizing that 'Oh, Ron Paul supporters are being hypocritial with raising heck about Paul not being in the debate, but turn a blind eye to Hunter.' Hunter deserved to be on the ABC debate, but not the Fox Forum (because Paul was left out, but both should of been present). The big thing with Dr. Paul you need to realize is that he won 10% in Iowa and has set fundraising records. Do these two things alone mean Dr. Paul should have special treatment over Mr. Hunter? Absolutely not, but you cannot deny the fact that their is a bigger grassroots following and dare I say movement going on with Dr. Paul that is not present with Mr. Duncan.

Oh and to the fanatic that said Ron Paul is a "nutjob", explain yourself.

Take one-part Abraham Lincoln, one-part Teddy Roosevelt, one-part Dwight Eisenhower, and one-part Ronald Reagan, combine them together, and you have Duncan Hunter, Republican candidate for president.

Like Lincoln, if elected, Hunter's political career would take him directly from the House of Representatives to the White House.

Like Roosevelt, Hunter is willing to oppose the special interests' foreign trade and illegal immigration policies.

Like Eisenhower, Hunter is a war hero.

Like Reagan, Hunter is for a strong national defense, strict law enforcement, secure borders, and is pro-life.

Although he has not been credited as such, Hunter is also receiving the endorsement of the rank and file Republican. He won the Maricopa County Arizona straw poll, being preferred by Arizonans instead of John McCain.

He was third in the South Carolina straw poll by six votes. McCain received 164 votes, Giuliani received 162, and Hunter received 158 – each receiving 24 percent of the vote.

This is very significant. Hunter accomplished this with an extremely small fraction of the financial resources of Giuliani, McCain, and Romney – and even less of the mainstream media publicity and adoration afforded the Big Three.

It is obvious that Hunter's message of peace through strength, securing the borders, and eliminating the favorable trade laws given to China are resonating with rank and file Republicans – and would probably resonate with many Independents and "Reagan" Democrats as well. If Hunter can obtain the financial resources that the other three already possess he would probably get the nomination.

His credentials are excellent – especially to lead a nation at war.

Hunter is a decorated Vietnam veteran. He would be the first baby-boomer president who served in Vietnam. Not only is he a veteran, Hunter's son served two tours in Iraq – one in Fallujah. This would make him the first President since FDR whose son served in combat during wartime.

This "Cincinnatus" family trait would be an inspiration to a nation that desperately needs an inspirational leader.

He believes in secure borders. He is pro-life, pro-Capital Punishment and pro-Second Amendment. However, his most controversial philosophy concerns fair and equitable foreign trade.

This disturbs some Republicans. They misunderstand his attitude as being protectionist. It is not.

Hunter believes "American workers are the most productive and innovative labor force in the world. Unfortunately, they are asked to compete in an unfair environment against other workers who make only a fraction of a living wage and are employed by companies that face few, if any, responsibilities to the environment or the long-term prospects of their employees. Our domestic manufacturers are forced to compete against foreign companies that benefit from their country's currency and regulatory regimes."

This is not protectionism. He is for fair trade. He does not want to prevent cheaper, superior, foreign products from being sold in the U.S. He does want to prevent subsidized foreign products from being sold here, while American products are prevented from being sold there.

When he speaks about trade, he alludes to the days when America was the Arsenal of Democracy, saying, "(During WWII) our manufacturing base made more than: … 2.4 million vehicles; 36 billion yards of cloth; … 41 billion rounds of ammunition … our industrial base, was important to collapsing the Soviet Empire … because it provided the strength in Ronald Reagan's stand against the forces of evil."

Comparing then to now, he make his most salient point, "Today my friends, the Arsenal of Democracy is being pulled away. Massive production of textiles, steel and machine tools are no longer found in South Carolina, or Ohio, or Pennsylvania, nor dozens of other states. … as Chairman of the Armed Services Committee, when I sent my team to get more steel to protect troops against roadside bombs in Iraq, they found only one company in the U.S. making armor plate grade steel … When a Swiss company cut off the critical component for our smart bombs only one U.S. company remained which could supply it … if you want to find where our Arsenal of Democracy has gone, you must look in places like … China."

Hunter repeatedly states, "… China is cheating on trade and using billions of American trade dollars to build ships, planes and missiles at an alarming rate while, at the same time, taking millions of American jobs. I will reverse this "one-way street" with a new policy of fair trade for the American worker.

This is the crux of Hunter's trade philosophy. For too long, America has encouraged the erosion of vital defense industries because of inequitable trade policies with Asia and Latin America. Hunter wants to ensure that does not continue.

America could use a president part- Lincoln, Roosevelt, Eisenhower, and Reagan. Hunter seems to be it.
©The Evening Bulletin 2007

Yeah! way to go DUNCAN HUNTER! The ONE man to do something about ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION years ago when he built the fence in San Diego! He IS the only TRUE conservative! I for one am not going to let the media and the big money tell me who i should vote for, i have a mind of my own! I will be contributing to his campaign.

If you listened closely to Hunter, he was calling the ABC executive a 'knucklehead' and not the Fox honchos who also kept him out too. He wouldn't want to offend 'The Base' (which is what Al Quaeda means by the way in Arabic), would he?

HUNTER / THOMPSON '08!

I find it Ironic that the Ron Paul supporters would Bash Congressman Hunter.

I find it ironic that Hunter is being blacklisted by the Media and the Ron Paul "Constitutionalists" have no problem with it.

I guess to Ron Paul supporters it's ok for the Media to take away Hunter's First Amendment rights?

I guess we should all be sheeple and let the media decide who to vote for.

Last time I checked. Hunter has a Delegate and is on the scoreboard.

Paul, McCain, and Guiliani do not. Also Huckabee doesn't have any Delegates yet either because he won a Caucus.

So the score is Romney, Thompson, and Hunter have Delegates.

Why is the Media Blacklisting Hunter?

I don't agree with him on most issues. That being said, he has a son serving in Iraq. Give him some slack.

I am glad that Duncan Hunter is staying in the race. He is the best candidate out of all of them. He has remained cool, calm and collective, not like the rest of the candidates. If he doesn't win, then that is America's loss. I have seen him a few times on Lou Dobbs and he knows what he is talking about.

To FL on the 29th 2:25.

Didn't like the Obama Obamad Obaming post?…….Get a sense of humor!

Is this better?

On 02/05 vote 9, Obama voted Yes on the Class Action Legislation (pro-corp/anti-consumer) that will leave some consumers with no legal recourse.

0n 03/05 vote 20, Obama voted against middle class debt-laden consumers when he voted No to a 30% cap on credit charges.

0n 06/05 vote 136, Obama voted Yes to the nomination of Thomas B Griffith. Thomas B Griffith disagrees with portions of title IX, even stated portions are morally wrong. Title IX, is case you didn't know concerns gender equity in schools.

On 09/05 vote 232, Obama voted against the middle class when he voted No to protecting the laws that provide safeguards form unfair trade. He also voted for the Oman trade deal. He has voted for alien rights and against increases in the base levels to be given to the states for homeland security 03/06.

All of these votes were in opposition to the Dems and in support of the Republican position. He votes with his party 96.4% of the time and has a 37.6% vote record.

How was that?

He's a true conservative, a real patriot, with sons in the military.
He'd be an asset in any administration. Terrific as the head of the VA, Homeland Security, or a variety of other key spots. Whether it's Kucinich, Paul or Hunter, the trashy treatment of men and women running for the presidency by the mainstream media is obscene. To think that a Wolf Blitzer or Roger Ailes can actually filter the voices of the candidates is terrifying.
And how do you like the "instant analysis" of the debates, by oddballs like Dick Morris and Frank Lutz? Where is Kubrick when we need him?

Reuben, go to his website.

Find out where he stands on the issues. Take some of the little tests that are offered on the internet, and are probably included in some of the postings here and elsewhere as to who best represents what you want in a candidate. The tests are quite revealing.

http://www.vajoe.com/candidate_calculator.html

http://www.gohunter08.com

Good for him!!!! He is absolutely correct. The Media is running this campaign and deciding before we the people can hear what EVERY SINGLE CANDIDATE HAS TO SAY, regardless of their stupid polls or how they are positioned. I SAY SHAME ON THE MEDIA. The campaign process has really just begun. These media morans are already bringing the axe down?? Doesn't seem right for the American Voters. We should all be in an outrage for not being able to hear what every single candidate has to say or offer, whether we like their ideals or not. I don't care how much time these media morans have pieced out of the TV times. Let the times go over………..so what, LET ALL THE CANDIDATES PARTICIPATE in this process. That is suppose to be THE AMERICAN WAY. What ever happened to the AMERICAN WAY!!!!!!

Darth,
You may be from the same state as Duncan Hunter, but I think it is a far stretch to think Duncan Hunter would Nuke the world. I believe he would protect the U.S., and keeping our citizens and country safe is first and foremost with all of our elected officials when they are sworn into office.

Who is Duncan Hunter?

The man is a PATRIOT. As are both of his sons. And about the only true conservative out there. He's got my vote till the end. PLUS: He doesn't give up and he doesn't let the media control him. I am even more impressed with him now.

Eleanor Bauer,

Duncan Hunter as a Secretary of Defense?

Are you out of your mind, do you want him to nuke the world.

Sorry about Duncan not doing better, nor able to be in the debate. If it's any consolation, although I am a strong Huckabee supporter, You actually scored highest when I took a survey on the issues. You are a good man, and I was thinking you might make a good VP choice (or maybe Secretary of Defense).

what is wrong with some of you conservatives, the only true conservative, yeah right, like the only true God or only true religion, or any true other thing.

Its allways the true one if we agree with it.

Here are some facts:

Duncan Hunter is a nut job,
Ron Paul is a nut job,
Huckabee is a nut job (for the most part)
McCain is the that man fell of a nut tree and hit every branch
Mit Romney is just freaky (if you like this guy you must be in some serious SM stuff)
Giuliani is just plain evil,
Fred Thompson is probably the conservative conservaive, but he's sooo boooooorrring

and livvia,

get your facts straight, Barry Goldwater is dead (so is his party, deal with it), the Goldwater that endorsed Ron Paul is Barry Goldwaters JR,

OH GOD, NO WONDER WE KEEP ELECTING PEOPLE LIKE BUSH

I saw on TV a listing of the results a recent NH Republican poll. The last two in the standings were shown as follows:

Hunter, Thompson — 1% .

This brought to mind one of our most original political commentators, who died not so long ago: a salute to you, Hunter Thompson!

At least this way Hunter's presence in the race serves a purpose….

I have researched Dunc Hunter and more the reason I would never vote for him. He is a lot like Tancredo except thta he is so much more protectionist that he really belongs in the Democratic Party with John Edwards.

He was one of just 2 Congressmen that tried to hold up the intelligence bill that the President passed right after his re-election and the only reason was because Hunter has a constituent thta would lose business as a result of it. Anyone who plays politics like that with sensitive national security issues like this does not belong in the republican Party. There's plenty of that to go around among the Democrats.

I'm glad Hunter was excluded. He gives the GOP a bad name.

If you haven't heard of Duncan Hunter, shame on you. Get better informed. You can't just rely on the media to tell you what to think and do or for whom to vote. Do you really think they'll give you the true story without bias?

Visit Duncan Hunter's website. Read about him. See if he would be someone you'd vote for.

Duncan Hunter would be a great president, in my opinion. Look into it for yourself.

"One more person out of Rudy Giuliani's way. "

This is humorous. Perhaps you haven't noticed, but Giuliani's campaign is already over. A lying anti-family fake conservative couldn't win if he/she tried.

If Giuliani was the only one on the ballot, a write-in candidate would win.

Rudy stands for absolutely nothing but Rudy.

I find it interesting (infuriating) that Ron Paul was also excluded from this N.H. debate despite the fact that he took 10% of the vote in Iowa AHEAD of supposed golden boy Giuliani, who only got 4%. Something smells foul in mainstream medialand. Vote for freedom. Vote Ron Paul.

That would be at http://www.gohunter08.com

He has also been working hard to get Ramos and Compean set free from the beginning of that debacle.Don't let MSM decide who we even get to hear.

Fred Thompson is another member of the Council on Foreign Relations. He enjoyed flirting with the media for nearly 7 months, and postponing his official announcement at least 4 times. Within the last week I heard him drawl "I want to be president but I don't like campaigning"

I don't think he would make a very good President. How long would it take him to make a crucial decision? What if after winning the prize he decides he doesn't want it after all?

My respect for Duncan Hunter increased today when he called the executives of ABC and FOX 'knuckleheads' and firmly told the nation 'I AM NOT GETTING OUT!"

I don't like Duncan Hunter, and would rather jump into the Grand Canyon than vote for him, but keeping him or anyone else out of the debates is criminal.

Both, Duncan Hunter and Denis Kusinich got screwd.

I would never ask anyone to vote for someone they hadn't researched. What I do ask is that before you write Duncan Hunter off you research his military history, his voting records and his NumbersUSA immigration report card. He is the only one in the race, Democrat or Republican, who has an A. Check his stance on trade agreements. Especially with China. And we all know the problems with China and their dangerous imports. I too had never heard of Duncan Hunter and didn't really care. Then someone asked me to do the same thing I'm asking of you all. Just check him out. You may just like what you discover. Go Hunter!

Thank you to Duncan Hunter for having the guts to continue on in spite of all of the nasty remarks and comments that have been made here and elsewhere. Finally someone said something to the ridiculous media who try to run this country lock stock and barrel!

He is a super patriot, and he deserves to be heard on all the issues of which he is more than informed. Michael Reagan said he was the only candidate who even compared to his dad, Ronald Reagan. You better be glad he had the guts to stand up to the media and tell it like it is!

Any man that fights for this country, along with his father and son, deserves to be heard and acknowledged. He is the only candidate left who will represent you in Washington on illegal immigration-secure borders, FAIR TAX, Chinese trade debacles, outsourcing, Iraq War management, pardoning Ramos and Compean, etc. The list goes on and on, and you better inform yourselves, or you are going to wind up with the same kind of people in power no matter what their party affiliation. People who don't give a darn about what happens to you and your family, or this country.

I like what Ohio said, "This cat is better than Huckabee and Rudy." He/she is absolutely right on the money!

Hunter is wrong. McCain won 3 delegates in Iowa, so he's actually beating Hunter right now.

Duncan Hunter's campaign is alive and well. He is a great American statesman not an empty suit neophyte politician like Obama. Vote Duncan Hunter!

I'm one of Fred's supporters that begged him to run via petition and while Duncan isn't my 1st choice, I do respect the man and was upset with the media dictating which candidates had no chance before a single vote was even made. (I've seen firsthand the bias against Fred (not including him on Presidential ballots with O'Reilly, parroting a democratic strategists' label of him being "lazy" instead of doing a little research to see how many accomplishments the man has, etc, so I can sympathize with Hunters supporters, too)

It's funny that so many voters say they want a change in DC and then go back to voting for many of the people that have been there and are knee deep in the political corruption out there…solely because the media pundits have convinced them that honest Conservatives don't stand a chance. (until that last vote is counted, there ARE no winners, regardless of what they might want us to believe!!)

Fred Thompson is one of the few candidates that has kept each of his past campaign promises and Hunter is the only candidate that I could've given my support to, if Fred had chosen not to get in this race. They both are strong leaders and highly respected men.

While the others fight with each other on stage like children, you can tell which candidates have come there to discuss this nation's future and what they are going to do to ensure it's better for all of us. Unfortunately, the only ones getting the media attention are the ones slinging insults around at the others.

If you're interested in finding out more about Fred Thompson and what you can do to bring someone that has already got a record of going after corrupt practices in Washington (check out his GAO Report to see the sheer volume of corruption he tracked down in his report and his suggestions on ways to crack down on it)

For more information on Fred's current detailed policies, go to his website at http://www.fred08.com, click on issues and then white papers. While you're there, he could use whatever donations you can spare to keep him going and prove to the media that they can't dictate our choices for President.

PS…In case you haven't noticed…several of the same people are always chosen to participate in those "undecided voters" focus groups that you see after these debates on Fox….isn't the idea to get a variety of differing real opinions to see a sampling, rather than using the same people over and over again?? (google Luntz focus groups if interested)

If you do not know Duncan Hunter, then do yourself and America a favor. Go to Duncan Hunter for President website and get educated. Then do the right thing and vote Duncan Hunter for President!

Duncan Hunter is a good man, by the looks of some of the comments on here, some of you have not been paying attention at all, maybe your not being over run and burdened with illegal immigration like we are here in Texas. This man will build a fence and do whatever he has to to protect this country. Some would rather support someone who has no experiance, no plan except to pull our troops home and open our borders wide and give amnesty and free health care to all on the backs of legal taxpapers, now that scarey.

Duncan Hunter is running for President??

Hey CNN. How about giving him a name in the headline. Are you no better than Fox and ABC?

This guy has been stinking up the 52nd district since 1980. For those of you unfamiliar with San Diego, the 52nd is the backwoods, rednecked section of our county, and votes accordingly. Duncan rode Reagan's coattails into office in '80 and hasn't gone away since. When his Repub majority became a minority in '06 he lost his Chairmanship of the House Armed Services Committee, he also lost the ability to steer Goverment dollars into the hands of a few select defense contractors who had him in their back pockets for many years. These were his true constituents. There are also probable skeletons connected with the Abramoff scandal, so Dunc packed up his toys and decided to leave congress. Its truly hysterical that he thought his redneck support in East San Diego County could be turned into a national Red State Fervor for his presidential candidacy. He's now pushing his son's candidacy for his old congressional seat. Hopefully there will be enough room on Obama's coattails for one of our excellent Dem candidates running against Dunc Junior. Another family legacy that should be shot down by wary voters. Sadly, most people in my district are not engaged or curious enough to look past the Hunter brand name….

Hunter is the type of politician everybody should hate. He sponsored so many projects that were absolute wastes of money. Like allowing physically handlcapped people to hunt on one of the offshore islands of California. Nutty idea because , 1) the island was part of a National Park, and 2) the island had no infrastructure whatsover. Good riddence to him, and his son too is he is trying to annoint to his district.

This is ashame that the press is ignoring him. This cat is better than Huckabee and Rudy.

ClintonNetworkNews.com

Iran then Iwalk then Iraq the pool balls up and play around of goof

The "main stream media" should be ashamed of themselves. This is nothing more than CENSORSHIP. Duncan is still in the race, but yet the media will not allow his message to be heard. They don't want it to be heard. It doesn't fit THEIR agenda. Rush, Glenn…all of them are guilty of this. SHAME ON YOU!

Kenneth

Hilliary pilllary set on a wall
Hillary pillary had a great fall
And Barack had the last laugh…
Duncan cookies , in coffee..yummmm

Duncan hunter who ?
I know Duncan Donuts and would enthusiastically support MR DONUTS for President.

Who cares? The guy's been a non-factor in the race so far and will doubtless continue to be so. Isn't he a congressman? Go back to Washington, Congressman. I'm sure there's something for you to do there.

Is Iran testing us because Obama is in the race? Is he a secret sympathizer that will sell us down the tubes? I believe Duncan knows more than anyone else having been underfire. We need someone with courage and understanding, not just conviction, to do the Right Thing. When the chips are down, who can handle this situation best and not give in like Reagan was encouraged to do with the Russians.

Duncan,

We're with you all the way!

Go Duncan Hunter Go!

ABC and FOXNews should be ashamed of their actions. I have watched FOXNews for the last 10 years and I'm ashamed of your actions!

Pixie

Besides "hope" how is Obama going to reach across party lines?

Is there any policy that he isnt a tradiitonal liberal on?

Does he have any clearly defined policy positions on anything?

I have a feeling if he gets the nomination, McCain will eat his lunch during debate season. That is, if McCain gets the republican nomination.

McCain is the republicans only chance, I think, but if it is him, I think he'll win.

Dave,
Have you taken a look at Ron Paul?

WHAT A BUNCH OF HOOEY! I might add wishful thinking. You people better be careful what you wish for.

I applaud Duncan Hunter for hanging in there. He is the only electable candidate who is not connected to the Council on Foreign Relations. If you do not know what the ambitions of that organization and their comrades in arms, the Trilateral Commission and the Bilderberg group are, you had best find out before you cast a vote.

Duncan needs to sue the media under the "Fairness Doctrine" so he can get some equal time. He is the only one that has really walked the talk when it comes to immigration and Fair Trade. Why are we paying the Chinese government with special deals, $1m to rent their panda's and giving them funds for students? They are not a 3rd world nation anymore. Duncan will end this.

As for you Obama supporters and Scott, Duncan won the Texas straw poll and just picked up the endorsement of the Nevada Republican Assemblies. He is the only one running besides McCanless that has military experience. If we are fighting a war, I want someone who knows how to fight and not whine and sniffle.

David S. January 7, 2008 2:01 pm ET

Say goodbye to the candidate who's only claim to fame was that Ann Coulter endorsed him.

That alone was enough reason to ignore this buffoon.

TO: Karen January 7, 2008 1:38 pm ET

Nice posting! You're exactly what I imagine all Obama supporters to be like. Immature, uninformed, superficial. Stop acting like a six year old.

I didn't realize the NHGOP pulled their support for the Fox forum — good for them, shows a lot of integrity! As a Joe Biden supporter, I feel for Hunter, I really do. But if my guy had to get out of the race, I'm glad he did it when he did it, so I wouldn't have to feel later on that I'd thrown my vote away. I'm independent (or "undeclared" as we say here in NH) so I get to switch sides and I'll be voting for John McCain. Bottom line is I just trust him the most.

Mitt hopefully will win in NH. The media and the dems know that McCain's last chance is in NH so they are trying to encourage voters with their polls that McCain has it won but the truth will be told at the ballet box tomorrow. If Mitt wins then the real conservatives and independents will have been heard.
The media and dems would like McCain to be the winner and nominee in 08′. They know that another senior senator (Bob Dole -1996) who is very pro-war would get crushed by Obama. Mitt is the only hope for lower taxes, solving the illegal aliens and not wasting the victory in Iraq. Pulling out of Iraq in 12 months because of a campaign promise (Obama/Oprah) is not good for America.
Please do not let McCain team up again with Kennedy to let illegals pay a fine to stay in the USA!

"He did not qualify for either of the state's official GOP primary debates over the weekend."

Correction: There was only one official GOP debate over the weekend. The New Hampshire GOP officially withdrew their support of the Fox News forum because Ron Paul and Duncan Hunter were excluded.

I didnt know who this guy is and now I do.
I love that statement during his press conference.
I agree dont let those knuckle heads in executive offices in New York ABC or FOX try to squeeze you out.
Don't let Big Brother machines for Guiliani and Cinton rob you….. fight kicking!!!!!

I heard the announcement was that he was going to throw his support behind Obama for president……Way to go!!!!

at this point I ask 'Who?'

Say goodbye to the candidate who's only claim to fame was that Ann Coulter endorsed him.

This is the man who said he would never apologize for anything America does, no matter what. It is immature to assume that everything America does is right, and will automatically bring about good in the world.

Thompson is next.

"Obama? Obama, Obama, Obama. Oh, Obama Obama'd. Obama is Obamaing Obama. Once Obama Obama's Obama, OBAMA will Obama Obama. Obama!!!!! When will Obama Obama? I hope Obama Obama's Obamaing Obama does Obama Obama. Never Obama Obama as Obama Obama Obama. In Obama case Obama I Obama wasn't Obama clear, Obama will Obama before Obama evers Obama Obamaing"

hahahahahahahaha

Campaign 2008: Now with 1/4th less crazy!

Hunter conservative? Not really….

Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent.

Real conservatives protect liberty.

Would be wrong to pledge never to raise taxes. (Nov 2007)

Q: Would you promise to the people watching this right now, that you will oppose and veto any efforts to raise taxes as long as you're president?

A: I probably voted for more tax cuts than anybody here; but, I think it would be wrong to say, "Absolutely, I would pledge to Grover Norquist that I would never raise taxes." Could have a national emergency.

Rated 58% by NTU (National Taxpayers Union), indicating "Satisfactory" on tax votes. (Dec 2003)
Getting better though with 62% as of 2006

Top three for taxpayer's and conservatives' friend?

Flake Arizona A 92% 1
Hensarling Texas A 86% 2
Paul Texas A 84% 3

http://www.ontheissues.org/Duncan_Hunter.htm

Oh, I know, I know, pick me!

He announces that he's reflected on his life and his faith and decided to stop using his religion for political advantage and will start to actually embrace what Jesus had to say?

Ajay Jain–

Democratic nomination wrapped up? For who? The latest Rasmussen polling indicates that Clinton's lead over Obama in national polls, which was 17 points before Iowa, is now…. 4 points. Clinton's all but written off New Hampshire, and we know South Carolina won't be good for her. Her only chance to regain momentum before Super Tuesday is Nevada. She might pull it back, her slim national majority might hold out, but it's going to be a hard road for them both. The idea that Clinton is going to run away with the national win is gone.

Why are you mentioning Duncan Hunter? Is he voting for Obama too? He must have seen the light and decided he could do more good for the country campaigning for Obama. Obama? Obama, Obama, Obama. Oh, Obama Obama'd. Obama is Obamaing Obama. Once Obama Obama's Obama, OBAMA will Obama Obama. Obama!!!!! When will Obama Obama? I hope Obama Obama's Obamaing Obama does Obama Obama. Never Obama Obama as Obama Obama Obama. In Obama case Obama I Obama wasn't Obama clear, Obama will Obama before Obama evers Obama Obamaing. So there!

maybe endorsing paul?

and to AJ – Hunter, The only true conservative? Guess you don't know much about Ron Paul?..hell, he's endorsed by barry goldwater.. true legendary conservative

Why is anyone worrying about this guy? He never had a chance.

I hear he will be endorsing Ron Paul

the only true conservative

too bad
he is a good man

I like Duncan alright. But, it is nice to trim down the candidates to the actual contenders. So, what happens to the one delegate he won? Anything?

One more person out of Rudy Giuliani's way. The bigger fish are next…

Who is this guy.
Does he support Obama????

"Bad Candidate, No Donut!"

This guy was running for president?

Good riddance to bad rubbish. I guess his contributors wised up.

His major announcement…he is quitting the race. More room for Romney to win.

Sad, I feel bad for the guy. he's a good guy, but no one really listened to him. Sorry man. ( I don't even know what your name is) it's just the name recognition thing, I'm sure if we knew you more, you would be a good candidate.